M.1. Supporting Documentation for Absences
The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that students who are absent from in-course assessments, final assessments and final examinations have clarity on the types of documentation that can be used.
In the event of an absence, students should review the course outline, Regulation E.1 Course Outlines and Regulation G. Academic Assessments and Examinations.
Falsification of any documentation can result in disciplinary action through the applicable university policies.
Supporting Documentation
a. A student cannot be required to provide a specific type of documentation.
b. The decision to provide supporting documentation that best suits the situation is at the discretion of the student.
c. Medical documentation is not required and cannot be requested as a form of documentation from a student; however a student may choose to provide it.
M.1.1. Documentation for Absences from In-Course Assessments, Including In-course Final Assessments
M.1.2. Documentation for Absences from Final Examinations